The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Irish: An tAire Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta) is a senior minister in the Government of Ireland and leads the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.

[1][2] The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science is James Lawless, TD.

He is assisted by Marian Harkin, TD, Minister of State for further education, apprenticeships, construction and climate skills.